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| When is Fifth Disease NOT contagious? |
"the period of communicability is right before the onset of the rash, until a few days after." She is probably still contagious, but tell your mom-in-law you are taking her anyway. Then d... |
| Does Fifth Disease Worsen at Night? |
You've been "known" to have it? What does that mean? If you've been diagnosed with this, then you should call your doctor about new symptoms. In the meantime:
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| Fifth Disease...could it be? |
Definition
Fifth disease is a viral illness with mild symptoms and a blotchy rash. The rash begins on the cheeks and spreads to the arms and legs.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
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| Fifth Disease? and does it hurt to get a flu shot? |
Especially common in kids between the ages of 5 and 15, fifth disease typically produces a distinctive red rash on the face that makes the child appear to have a slapped cheek. The rash then spread... |
| Fifth disease? |
Fifth disease can cause aplastic anemia (your body stops making red blood cells) in kids with sickle cell anemia, but doesn't usually cause problems in normal kiddos, even if they're a li... |
| Anyone ever have the 'fifth disease'? |
I had a form of it, but it was only on my face by my nose. I had to stay out of school so other students didn't get it too. I was in high school at the time. Not that anyone would love it b... |
| Exactly what is fifth's disease? |
Especially common in children between the ages of 5 and 15, fifth disease typically produces a distinctive red rash on the face that makes the child appear to have a slapped cheek. The rash then sp... |
| Can you catch Fifth's disease if you've had Chicken Pox? |
Chicken pox and Fifth's disease (also known as slapped cheek disease) are two completely separate conditions and not linked. Chicken pox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and Fifth'... |
| Fifth's Disease...? |
I just wanted to give you some peace of mind by letting you know that the vomiting is probably not a telling symptom of Fifth's Disease but I'll let you know why your daughter may have vo... |
| Can me and my step son be passing the fifth disease back and forth? |
It sounds like a second illness. Erythema infectiosum (5th) is usually a "once and done" viral disease.
I would suggest that you go back to your doctor and have the rash looked at again... |
| Does the skin rash associated with Fifth Disease burn? What other rashes burn and look like this? |
That picture looks like rosacea to me. My younger daughter gets it. When my older daughter was young she had Fifths disease, twice! Once we were in Connecticut with my mom in hospice. One of mom&... |
| Do you think this is fifth disease? |
Well you do have the symptoms (according to "The Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness, and Surgery" which my family has used to pre-diagnose ourselves before a doctor's appointment, s... |
| I think i have fifth's disease? |
Your cheeks should look like they were slapped - not a poison ivy rash (that is more a contact dermatitis).
With 5th disease, the fever and all other symptoms should be over before the rash appe... |
| Anyone's Infant had Fifth Disease? |
Especially common in children between the ages of 5 and 15, fifth disease typically produces a distinctive red rash on the face that makes the child appear to have a slapped cheek. The rash then sp... |
| How long does Fifth disease last? |
The rash on children lasts for about two weeks. I don't know about adults. Sorry ... |
| What is the organism (if any) of fifth disease (erythemia infectiosum)? |
Especially common in children between the ages of 5 and 15, fifth disease typically produces a distinctive red rash on the face that makes the child appear to have a slapped cheek. The rash then sp... |
| Has anyone on here ever had fifth disease? |
The rash is not a necessary in adults. It can or cannot be present. Joint pain is the common symptom in adults. It is dangerous if you are pregnant. You should see your doctor immediately to ru... |
| Has anyone out there ever had fifth disease as an adult? |
I stumbled on to your question and had to laugh out loud.
I had such a bad case of fifth's disease a couple of years ago it nearly killed me. I spent 5 days in the hospital and watched a t... |
| Has anyone had the fifth disease while being pregnant?? If so did anything bad occur because of catching it? |
I have it now, and I am pregnant. I have looked the net over and cant find a lot of info. It has me worried. I am going back for repeated ultrasounds. If you want to write my email is ivameadow... |
| I need details on Fifth Disease? |
The medical definition is this:
Also known as erythema infectiousum, this is an acute benign infectious disease, mainly of childhood. It is characterized by fever and an erythematous rash that be... |
| Joint pain when fifth disease is gone? |
Really you need to see a Doc and he should prescribe you anti-inflammatory drugs. While you have pain, the pain is due to inflammation, so you need anti-inflammatory drugs. They will reduce the inf... |
| How long does Fifth Disease last in adults? |
I had fifth's disease for about 5 weeks. It was extremely awful. If you get swelling in your ankles or wrists make sure you see your doctor. The spots should start to fade around week 3 or 4. ... |
| What is fifth disease in adults? |
Just about the same for adults as it is for kids.
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| What is Fifth Disease? |
It is a infectious disease-mostly kids get--with a rash on feet, hands and mouth--it goes away in about 14 days--no big deal ... |
| Fifths disease?? |
Erythema infectiosum, acute infection with parvovirus B19, causes mild constitutional symptoms and a blotchy or maculopapular rash beginning on the cheeks and spreading primarily to exposed extremi... |
| Fifths Disease. Why did she cough up blood? |
Are you sure it is not rubella?See a Doctor about the bleeding which is never normal in any situation. ... |
| Fifths Disease? |
What are the symptoms?
The incubation period-the time from exposure to the virus until symptoms develop-is 4 to 20 days. Initial symptoms usually resemble a mild flu (generally without fever), s... |
| Fifths disease and Rubella? |
Fifth Disease was so named because it was the fifth pink/red infectious rash to be described by physicians. The other four are Scarlet Fever, Measles, Rubella, and Roseola. Chicken pox was added ... |
| Fifths Disease in adults?? |
Erythema infectiosum, acute infection with parvovirus B19, causes mild constitutional symptoms and a blotchy or maculopapular rash beginning on the cheeks and spreading primarily to exposed extremi... |
| Does anyone have any tips about fifth's disease? PLEASE?? |
It is just a viral illness. Treat the symptoms. Motrin or Tylenol for fever, benedryl for itching/rash. Goes away in a few days. ... |
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